Forbes, J. Austin - Avon Reel 3" with Spare Spool Vintage Fly Tackle Line class: WF4 + 80

Line class: WF4 + 80 yards of backing

A stellar example of one of the finest trout reels ever made

Rod weighs 3 5/8 oz

Overall the reel weighs only 7 1/4 oz

Small corner is missing from the back cover as shown in the second photo

Forbes, J. Austin - Avon Reel 3" with Spare Spool Vintage Fly Tackle Line class: WF4 + 80For sale here is a J. Austin Forbes "Avon" 5730 model fly reel. 3" diameter. Green finish. Made for 3 5 weight lines. Weighs 3. 4 oz. Palmable spool flange. Excellent used condition. Comes with original box, spare spool, and spare handle grasp. Left or right hand retrieve. A very nicely made click pawl reel in the classic style!